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President : Ed Sychta
Vice President: Sheldon Brenner
Secretary: Adrian McChesney
Treasurer: Svea Tracy
Sunshine Lady: Dorothy Kostan
The Vernon Hills Seniors Organization was established in 1995 pursuant to Ordinance # 95-61. The purpose of the organization is to provide a social forum for seniors to associate with their piers and engage in recreational, social and public service activities. Any resident of Vernon Hills over the age of 55 is eligible for membership. Membership dues are $10.00 per year and payable in advance by January 30th. Elections for the Organization are held annually in December and positions are for a period of two years.
The Seniors Organization meets in the lower level of the Village Hall in the Senior Center. The Seniors Center offers a library, computers with internet capability, pool tables, television, meeting place as well as a kitchen. Members meet regularly to play bridge, pinochle and Mah Jong as well as watch movies, celebrate birthdays and holidays. Weekly activities include line dancing, senior fitness groups, bingo and a book club. Special activities, speakers and events are always on the calendar. Please see the monthly calendar below.
As a member you should be of a physical status that you may enter and exit the center on your own power or with the aid of a wheel chair, cane or other device. No one within Seniors Organization or member of the Village Staff is licensed to provide services for you.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Vernon Hills Seniors Organization please contact Svea Tracy at 847-680-6392.
Please contact Dorothy Kostan at 847-680-3441 with information about any one that is ill.
Calendar of Events - April 2011
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11:00 TC Exercise
1:00 Social Mtg
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10:00 Bridge
& Pinochle
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1:00 Cards, Games
& Mah Jongg
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10:00 Sr. Fitness
1:00PM Assessment Freeze
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10:00 TC Exercise
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10:00 Bridge
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11:00 Current Events
1:00 Cards, Games
& Mah Jongg
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10:00 Sr. Fitness
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11:00 TC Exercise
1:00 Business Mtg &
BINGO
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12:00 Lunch at
Ruby Tuesdays
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10:00 Bridge
& Pinochle
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1:00 Cards, Games
& Mah Jongg
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10:00 Sr Fitness
1:00 Poker
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10:00 Bridge
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Calendar of Events - May 2011
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11:00 Take Control Ex
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10:00 Bridge
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11:00 Take Control Ex
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Brown Bag & Movie
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Casino Trip
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1:00 Cards, Games
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10:00 Sr. Fitness
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10:00 Take Control Ex
1:00 Business Mtg &
BINGO
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12:00 Lunch at
On the Border
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10:00 Bridge
& Pinochle
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11:00 Current Events
1:00 Cards, Games
& Mah Jongg
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10:00 Sr. Fitness
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11:00 Take Control Ex
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1:00 Birthday Party
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10:00 Bridge
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1:00 Cards, Games
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Kitchen Duty – Just a friendly reminder if no one is signed up for Kitchen Duty there will be no refreshments for the meetings.
March 23rd - 12:00 Pot Luck Luncheon. Sign up sheet on the board.
Sign up sheet on the board for a show of interest for a Trip to Savanah Georgia in Sept 2011
PATHWAY SENIOR LIVING AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING : THE VICTORY CENTRE OF VERNON HILLS
- Proposed location at the SW corner of Philip Drive and Atrium Road
- Proposal includes construction of 2 five story buildings
- Supported living building will house 120 units averaging 250 to 365 sq ft
- - Senior apartments will have 104 units averaging 550 (1 bedroom) to 850 sq ft (2 bedroom)
- Both facilites to share common areas
- Approved March 18, 2009 Ordinance 2009-013
- For rental inquiries contact Susan Nebel 847-806-2703
- Proposed site plan and related information (11,184 KB PDF)
- Under Construction and anticipated opening in mid 2012
- Pathways Senior Living Website
VERNON HILLS SENIORS BUS PROGRAM:
To schedule an appointment for the Seniors Bus call 847-367-3700. The Seniors Bus operates Monday thru Friday and you must call schedule your pick up 24 hours in advance (Friday for a Monday pick up). You do not need to be a member of the Vernon Hills Seniors Organization to utilize the Seniors Bus.
SENIOR BUS POLICY
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENIORS RIDE FREE ON METRA, PACE & CTA
Effective March 17th all Seniors over the age of 65 are entitled to ride the METRA, PACE and CTA for free with a RTA Reduced Fare Permit. Seniors may apply for the Reduced Fare Pass at the Village Hall between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. You must bring a valid state or government issued photo identification card showing their date of birth and a passport size color photo. The Vernon Hills Walgreens will provide residents a photo at a reduced price of $5.00. If you have additional questions or have not received your pass within 30 days please contact the RTA Reduced Fare Program at 312/913-3110.
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